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Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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If you’ve read this column in the past, you know I have a love-hate relationship with social media, especially Meta-owned products. The company’s lack of responsible fact checking alone is enough to make me cringe every time I scroll. The fact that the company fails to review advertising shouldn’t come as a surprise. Yet, when I read a recent report from Reuters, I was shocked by the company’s willful disregard for consumers, especially when it comes to those advertisements you find popping...
One Summerland senior will graduate at midterm, after receiving approval from the board of education at their Nov. 12 meeting. Connor Hemenway submitted an application, which included an essay covering the decision to exit early. Hemnway said he is ready to become independent. He plans to farm and will apply for a CDL next fall. “I feel like I’m at a point where I am ready to move forward and start focusing on my future outside of school,” he said. To graduate, Hemenway will need to pass four...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF PAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Board of Page was held Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the village office. Notice was published in the Summerland Advocate and was also posted at three public places within the Village of Page. This meeting was conducted in compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and Open Meeting Laws posted at the Village Office. Chair Linquist opened the meeting at 7 p.m. Trustees Sobotka, Tyrrell, Cunningham and Leichleiter were present. Also present:...
A community recognition award honoring Page residents for their volunteerism and community spirit bears the name of its first recipient. The Terry Bartak Community Recognition Award was presented posthumously to Bartak during Monday's village trustees meeting at the village office. Bartak, who died July 16, 2023, served about 10 years on the Page Village Board. During his time as trustee, he suggested honoring community members for their contributions. "Terry thought it was important," said...
Clearwater's Hi-Way Mart will soon sport noticable changes as the business transitions to SpeedeeMart Phillips 66. Customers will soon notice changes occuring at the location at 303 US Highway 275. Dino the Dinosaur will be heading back to the Sinclair warehouse soon. "SpeedeeMart would like to thank Dino for providing Clearwater with a recognizable landmark for directions, all the selfies the tourists took, and memories provided with the different hats and outfits he has worn over the years,...
Summerland Public School hosted a Veterans Day program, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Instructor Dan Roeber worked with members of the government class to develop Tuesday's program, which focused on mental health awareness and programs that aid veterans. Heath Snodgrass and John Shaver, members of the Orchard American Legion, presented the colors. Approximately 15 veterans from Clearwater, Ewing, Orchard and Royal, along with members of the American Legion Auxiliary, were honored guests. Abryelle Kester...
“Thanksgiving: When the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn’t have to cook.” Author Melanie White nailed it with that line. By the end of most family gatherings, I’ve not only cooked and baked a majority of the dishes, but I’ve also drawn clean-up duty. No rest for the wicked, er, cook. Thankfully, Courtney has stepped up in recent years, and we now split the food prep. I don’t like turkey, so I leave that to Scott. He mans the deep fryer and somehow times it perfectly f...
Outdoor renovations at Clearwater Public Library are complete. The entrance now sits in the center of the building, and two new windows were added. Library Trustees President LuAnn Schindler said the project originated after an indoor upgrade proved unfeasible and a downtown revitalization study suggested updating the façade. "We hoped to begin an expansion project indoors, with a move into the old ambulance bay; however, that project proved to be financially unfeasible," she said. During that...
Summerland Public School board members will consider an early graduation application and review the 2024-25 school audit when they meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., at the school. Also on the agenda are discussions and possible action on early resignation incentives, application for a U.S. Bank One Card, and technology purchases for the 2025-26 school year. Board members will review obsolete weight room equipment and discuss football classification for the 2026-27 season. A report from the...
When it rains, it pours. Right now, I would settle for a few sprinkles. The engine in my Kia is kaput. At least that’s what a highly-qualified mechanic told me. It does have approximately 200,000 miles. (The first Kia we owned racked up almost 375,000 before the transmission caused trouble. Scott hopes it’s just a sensor, the one the dealership’s mechanic said “could” mean the sensor needs replaced or could mean the timing chain and engine are failing. Looks like the second option is closer to...
Pasta rollers and flour dust filled St. Dominic's Hall on Monday as volunteers from St. Peter's Christian Mothers spent half a day making homemade egg noodles - a key ingredient in the chicken soup that draws crowds each year to the church's annual bazaar, set for Nov. 16. The church has hosted the soup luncheon "forever," according to Sandy Schueth - a comment met with laughter and nods of agreement. Elaine Thoendel believes the event dates back to 1956, when St. Dominic's Hall was built by...
New maintenance personnel will soon be on duty in the Village of Ewing. During an Oct. 17 special meeting, trustees voted to hire Chris Tagel to fill the position which has been vacant since August. During the board's regular meeting on Oct. 13, trustees learned an engineering survey for concrete work at Double H Bakery, from Miller & Associates, was received. Village clerk Jen Ramold said engineer Reed Miller wanted to discuss the height of the new concrete with bakery owners. "If the alley...
Summerland was eliminated from C2-5 subdistrict volleyball play, during Monday's opening round at Guardian Angels in West Point. Summerland traveled to West Point and met Crofton in the bunny bracket, defeating the Warriors, 3-1. Crofton claimed the first set, 25-17, but the Bobcats clawed their way through the next three sets, picking up scrappy wins of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-21. Kanyon Allemang powered the Bobcats with 21 kills. In the second round, GACC swept the Bobcats, 25-13, 25-15, and...
The story of families, faith and perseverance is woven into the fabric of St. Peter de Alcantara Church in Ewing. Parishioners hope those stories - along with the church's neoclassical architecture - will help land the church and rectory on the National Register of Historic Places. Becky Kaczor said she and Greg Ramold approached the church council about pursuing the designation. They enlisted Ramold's niece, Maggie Ramold-Kile, who gathered data, compiled the initial application and contacted...
The sacrifice and service of those who serve our nation were honored Saturday during the dedication of the Clearwater Veterans Park. Committee member Steve Stearns welcomed visitors. "This veterans park stands as a symbol of our gratitude, our remembrance, and community pride," he said. The vision for the park grew from a conversation for Barb and the late Ralph Tichota, to create a place where all could walk together, visit, reflect, and pay their respects to those who fought for our freedom....
Poodle skirts, banana splits, and golden oldies set the stage as Ewing's finest seniors cruised back to the 1950s for the 106th-annual Sunset Banquet, a Ewing tradition honoring area residents ages 70-plus. Guests celebrated the era with music, food, trivia, and prizes. Carhops delivered cheeseburgers, fries, and Cherry Cokes (or 7-Up) and served banana splits. The origin of the banquet goes back to 1917, when the Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid honored elder members of the community. For 100 yea...
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the scene in Yellowstone, when Beth calls the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas and discovers they sell their own beef. No middle man. When she tells her dad, John Dutton, what she’s learned he responds, “No one can figure out the packer.” Maybe now is the time for cattle producers to figure out the packer - or the problem - in this case and eliminate the middle man. My husband, after reading this, will more than likely tell me I shouldn’t talk about selling beef or rais...
Bella Kester had one goal in mind as she completed the circuit around the Ainsworth Golf Course: Have enough gas in the tank to kick it in at the end. Kester's strategy worked. The freshman runner finished 10th, running 21:17.40. "It was nervewracking. I had a lot of anxiety today, but I did it," she said. She advances to the NSAA State Cross Country Championships and will run at noon at the Kearney Country Club. Her next goal? "I want to be confident and not be worried about it and run my...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
Writing about life experiences creates the best stories. Summerland elementary students learned that lesson firsthand Monday from author Peggy Sundberg, known as Cowgirl Peg. Each of her nine children's books features a message - from anti-bullying and empathy to respect, friendship and handling peer pressure. SPS media specialist Tricia Whiting said those lessons - perseverance, overcoming adversity and kindness - are worth sharing. Sundberg last visited Summerland about a year ago. "I was limp...
Clearwater village trustees approved a number of bids for updates and services on village-owned properties during Monday's meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Two bids were submitted for a roofing project on the library, office and ambulance bay to replace a 48 foot by 47 foot flat roof with a mono-slope trussed roof. Ruterbories Construction submitted a cost of $28,966 to complete the project. Stearns Construction bid $29,600. Per the village's request for proposals, the project shall be...
Summerland cross country and volleyball seniors, along with their parents, were recognized Oct. 7. Seniors recognized included Karley Dawkins, XC; and Kenzie Sanne, Caydence Schumacher, and Leah Wiese, volleyball....
I hope on Wednesday, when this week’s edition hits the mail, this column has aged well. Matt Rhule isn’t going to Penn State. Now, he may get a call from the Nittany Lions’ athletic director, but I do not see him fleeing Lincoln for the likes of State College. Sure, he’s a former walk-on linebacker and a PSU grad, but the grass isn’t always greener near the Rothrock State Forest. Ask the current Central Florida coach how well it works to return as head coach of your alma mater. I listened...
Summerland hosted the GNAC cross country meet, Oct. 9, at Summerland Golf Course. Bella Kester finished third in the girls division. In the high school boys race, Luke Kester finished 11th. Other Bobcat competitors included: HS Girls: Karley Dawkins: 24:38.04 HS Boys: Zander Cepel: 22:16.87; Jorden Cox: 32:07.34 JH Girls: Taylon Bertschinger: 14:41.02; Ali Sonnenfelt: 15:47.10; Jaden Robinett: 21:10.13 JH Boys: Austin Cepel: 20:01.25....
A longtime pastoral transition has led to a new chapter of cooperation and faith among three area congregations. Following the 2024 retirement of Pastor Dan Feusse, who faithfully served Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater for 26 years, members began to ask an important question: what comes next? "When a Pastor leaves or retires, the natural question for a Church is 'what is next?'" said Pastor Ryan Janke, who now serves as the spiritual leader for the newly formed tri-parish of Concordia...
